Meet Our Executive Chef
Mr. Ozgun Unver
Founder & CEO
Mr. Ozgun Unver is the CEO and and Head Consultant of Mediterranean Epicurean Masterclass and is an experienced chef, instructor, and lecturer. Mr. Unver spent ten years in various professional chef positions with restaurants in Turkey and France while beginning to teach courses in Mediterranean cuisine as an Executive Chef Instructor with the Conservatory Of Mediterranean Cuisines in Turkey in 2009. From 2011 onwards, he was an Instructor Chef for OKSEM Istanbul, Okan University, Antalya Bilim University, and Antalya Akev University as well as an expert consultant for several restaurants. He moved to the US in 2019 to launch Thornton's Restaurant in Boston, a successful enterprise with American, Mediterranean, and European influences.
Professional Experience
- 2023 – Present: Mediterranean Epicurean Masterclass LLC (FL, USA), CEO, Founder
- 2019 – Present: Tezcanlar, Inc. (dba Thorntons Restaurant) (MA, USA), Co-Owner, Chef & Shareholder
- 2018 – 2019: Antalya Bilim University (Turkey), Lecturer and Instructor Chef
- 2017 – 2018: Antalya Akev University (Turkey), Lecturer and Instructor Chef
- 2015 – 2016: FINN Karakoy (Turkey), Executive Chef Consultant
- 2011 – 2018: Okan University (Turkey), Lecturer and Instructor Chef
- 2013 – 2017: OKSEM Istanbul (Turkey), Coordinator and Instructor Chef
- 2009 – 2010; 2013: Conservatory Of Mediterranean Cuisines (Turkey), Executive Chef Instructor
- 2013: VELİ DEDE Bakery (Turkey), Executive Pastry Chef Consultant
- 2010 – 2011: La Passerelle Restaurant (France), Chef de Cuisine
- 2007 – 2008: Cintemani Restaurant (Turkey), Sous Chef de Cuisine
- 2004 – 2006: Swissotel The Bosphorus (Turkey), Sous Chef
Qualifications
- 2003: Bachelor’s Degree in Economic and Administrative Programs
- 2008: Bachelor’s Degree in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts
Certifications
- 2023: Quality Management System Standardization Certificate
- 2023: Restaurant Food Costing and Inventory Management Certificate
- 2023: The Ultimate Food and Restaurant Business Certificate
- 2005: Yeditepe University “Design with the Culture” Project Certificate
- 2005: Quality System Laboratories Groups Certificate
Become Certified in Mediterranean Cuisine
Join one of our courses to learn the essentials of preparing exquisite Mediterranean dishes. From first principles of food selection and preparation, to advanced presentation and plating, our courses can help you hone your cooking expertise .
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